Molecular Advances in Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology

Dear Colleagues,

As a core branch of veterinary science, veterinary pharmacology and toxicology is an important area of study. In recent years, researchers in this field have achieved a series of landmark accomplishments in safeguarding animal health and improving breeding efficiency, particularly in the areas of public health and food safety. For example, a groundbreaking achievement is the discovery of the colistin resistance gene mcr-1 by researchers from China Agricultural University and South China Agricultural University in 2016. This study revealed the complete mechanism by which antimicrobial resistance can cross the interspecies barrier and transmit from animals to humans. It clearly demonstrates that the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance originating from animals is no longer just an issue for animal husbandry, but a direct threat to the "last line of defense" in human clinical treatment.

Significant progress has also been made in areas such as new drug discovery and risk assessment of hazardous agents. Therefore, we invite scientists in this field to submit their latest research, including but not limited to bacterial resistance, combination therapy, drug toxicology, molecular mechanisms, and new drug development. Through this Topical Collection, we hope to attract more scholars to veterinary pharmacology and toxicology and to promote the exchange of knowledge in and development of these disciplines.

Prof. Dr. Chongshan Dai
Collection Editor

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